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Original Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel convenient to Sydney Tower Eye
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Front of property
Courtyard
Courtyard
Property amenity
Porch

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/games room
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

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Heating
Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

10 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

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Heating
Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Bed Dorm (Women Only)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

6 Bed Dorm (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
160-162 Victoria Street, Kings Cross, Potts Point, NSW, 2011

What's nearby

  • Sydney Tower Eye - 3 min drive
  • SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 8 min drive
  • Taronga Zoo - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Redfern Station - 5 min drive
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 27 min walk
  • Kings Cross Station - 2 min walk
  • St. James Station - 16 min walk
  • Martin Place Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Potts Point Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piña - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chester White - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Room 10 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Original Backpackers

At Original Backpackers, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7 AM and 9:30 AM. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is only a quick walk: Kings Cross Station is steps away.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 41 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Off-site parking within 1640 ft (AUD 25 per day)

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/games room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs AUD 25 per day (1640 ft away)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Original Backpackers Hostel Potts Point
Original Backpackers Hostel
Original Backpackers Potts Point
Original Backpackers
Original Backpackers Potts Point
Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Original Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Potts Point

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Original Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Original Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Original Backpackers?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Original Backpackers and nearby?
Original Backpackers has an arcade and a garden.
What's the area around Original Backpackers like?
Original Backpackers is a short 2-minute walk from Kings Cross Station and 16 minutes' walk from Hyde Park.

Original Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Anthony, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Steven, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Tuba, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The staff were friendly and it’s in a great location.
carolyn, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean hostel all around. You could see cleaning done everyday. The kitchen was a huge plus for me because it saved me a lot of money on eating out. Three dinners were provided each week promoting social interactions with other guests. If I need a place to stay in the future I will be back
Spence, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Well its noisy, and their is no repecy about quiet times and no one to keep control of it. Its not clean enough. Toilet Sinks were not drain properly.
Rodrigo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great service great experience
Joel, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

For the simple backpacker. Train station is just a walk away
Maria Theresa, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

I can't comment on the amenities as I had to cancel my 2 night booking less than half an hour after making it. They failed to respond at all to repeated requests from Wotif for a refund, but instead chose to just take ALL of my money and refund nothing even though their own policy says they are entitled to take one night. Why? because THEY took too long to reply to Wotif's multiple requests. So the lesson here is if there is a possibility that you may have to cancel a booking, DON'T BOOK WITH ORIGINAL BACKPACKERS! They'll just take your money anyway.
Paul, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved my stay
Tyler, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Not bad
Friendly environment and staff Comfortable bed but a bit noisy and shaking
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

I stayed in a double room with a private bathroom. I pay the same amount that any hotel in the area would charge for the same room. However, the room did not have soap or shampoo or anything to shower/clean-up. Its disappointing to pay more than $100 per night and to not even have a tiny piece of soap to shower.
Antonio, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Eungki, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff cozy place
Pharinya, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Digo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Stephanie, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are really friendly and helpful. My room was clean. The location is good. I would stay there again
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

24-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

I was bitten by bedbugs and still suffering from it. Unbelievable that bedbugs can be found in winter time. The staff was friendly and allowed me to cancel further bookings but it is a matter of hygiene; cleaners might do didge jobs.
Porkypie, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

really nice hostel, will be back
Matt, 2-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Shitty “stay”
Very dirty and didn’t end up sleeping there because off that. Basically payed for a storage unit. Very disappointing. If I was hotels.com I would not advertise them.
Aleksandar, 1-night romance trip
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